18 May
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Drive the Pacific Coast of NSW this Summer Holiday


The campervan road trip along the pacific coast touring route of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia will take you through the glittering beaches of the Central Coast, the picturesque wineries of the Hunter Valley and the wonderful inlets of Port Stephens. Book your campervan rental Sydney well before you plan to arrive here. So, you will grab the best deal and can make the most of your time!

When it is about the must-see destinations and things to do in NSW, this 6 day tour from Sydney to Gold Coast covers the cream of the crop. 

Day1: Sydney to Central Coast

Terrigal beach

Drive north of the city to the central coast and enjoy a bunch of exciting excursions such as bushwalking in Bouddi National Park, fishing at the Terrigal beach and surfing in Avoca. Wander past the hinterland of Toowoon Bay. Do sailing, water-skiing or other water sports near Tuggerah Lake and lastly make a night stay in the pretty central coast town.

Day2: Central Coast to Hunter Valley

Back on the road, head down to Newcastle. Make a stopover at Nobby’s Beach to spare some fun time swimming, surfing and scuba diving near the harbour. Take a meal or enjoy a cuppa with awesome views of nature at one of the cafes at Queens Wharf. Make sure you don’t depart from the Hunter Valley before buying its flagship wine from one of the many cellar doors. Tourists with a head for heights must do hot air ballooning at Pokolbin and skydiving at Cessnock.

Day3: Hunter Valley to Port Stephens

Port Stephens

Drive your campervan rental north past Kurri Kurri and you reach another paradise on earth – Port Stephen, which is home to 26 spectacular beaches. Explore the breathtaking scenes of marine life and enjoy diving with the water creatures at Nelson Bay. Get aboard a ferry to the Tea Gardens and go bike riding in the sand dunes of Stockton Beach when back. 

Day4: Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour

Hit the pacific highway and drive through the historic town of Raymond Terrace. Take a stroll by its lovely beaches or go fishing. Back inland, explore the natural wonders of the Barrington Tops National Park. Here you can experience some ultimate wilderness of the region.

Day5: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay

Spend a good amount of time Kayaking through Bongil Bongil National Park and whitewater rafting on the Nymboida River, but make sure you don’t skip on taking a selfie or a group-click with the popular Big Banana at Coffs Harbour. Next, drive your campervan rental Sydney south-west to the ancient town of Bellingen followed by an enthralling visit to the Dorrigo National Park. If the outdoors adventure is what beckons your soul, drive to Nymboida for white-water rafting, rock-climbing and abseiling. Get back on the pacific highway before you depart for Byron Bay.

Day6: Byron Bay to Gold Coast

Watching the first rays of morning sun at the Byron Bay and how It sprinkle pink hue on the lighthouse is a lifetime memory. And there are many other electrifying excursions to do before you get on scenic track of the Gold Coast. This drive makes a perfect summer retreat for tourists of all age groups and tastes!

NSW is an ideal destination for campervan holidays. Abundance open space, thousands of miles of stunning coastline and great climate are only a few of the numerous pleasant surprises the region have on offer. Do you need any more reason to pack the campervan for a road trip along the pacific highway? Book your campervan rental in Sydney for an epic drive along the pacific coast.

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